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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with Slip And Fall Accidents, it’s crucial to partner with a lawyer who can secure the best possible outcome. This is where Carlson Bier comes in; we are unrivaled in our passion for seeking justice and have carved out an enviable niche as leading personal injury lawyers across Illinois. At Carlson Bier, we fully understand that every fall has its unique conditions and consequences, so each case deserves individual handling along with extensive legal knowledge. Plus our reputation stretches throughout all parts of the state including East Dubuque. We work tirelessly to assert your rights built on integrity-driven service and aggressive representation – all charged at competitive rates without compromising quality or success rate ensuring that you receive full compensation commensurate with their pain & suffering endured due to negligence or omissions by others. When relying on us, clients trust us because we deliver on word–after examining every piece of evidence meticulously which propels cases towards optimum results for victims caught up in these unfortunate events.

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in East Dubuque Illinois

Carlson Bier is a steadfastly committed Illinois-based law firm specializing in personal injury law, and holding valued expertise in handling Slip and Fall Accidents. We understand the daunting repercussions such an accident can lead to; shattered bones, painful operations, hiked medical bills and the emotional turmoil are just a commencement of an extensive list. Our legal acumen ensures rigorous assistance to victims of slip-and-fall accidents in navigating convoluted paths towards obtaining deserving compensations.

To acquaint you further, Slip-and-fall accidents largely occur when a walking surface isn’t properly maintained or careless conditions prevail at the site causing one to trip or lose balance unexpectedly. These incidents claim serious physical injuries impacting life significantly ranging from mild stress fractures to fatal traumatic brain injuries resulting in permanent disability.

Our seasoned attorneys break down salient details that you must be aware of surrounding slip-and-fall accidents:

• Proving Liability: Holding someone legally accountable for your injuries means demonstrating that the property owner/administrator was negligent about safety standards causing you harm.

• Notice Requirement: One major aspect involves proving whether the person responsible had prior notice about hazardous condition but did nothing to rectify it.

• Constructive Notice: In absence of explicit evidence about actual notice being delivered, liability can be inferred if common sense dictates that careful person under similar circumstances would have noticed and removed danger

• Comparative Fault Rule: This rule determines amount of compensation by assessing victim’s own negligence during the accident

At Carlson Bier, we offer unwavering advocacy starting with thorough investigation through capturing valuable evidence including photographs, videos, eyewitness accounts and maintaining all required official records effectively presenting your case ensuring utmost monetary recovery

As each case has its unique dynamics so does its associated compensation value which fluctuates depending on several critical factors:

• Severity of the Injury: More severe injuries equivalently demand higher compensation as future functionality is greatly affected.

• Medical Expenses: All healthcare costs connected to treatment for injuries suffered will be covered in compensation, including future projected medical costs.

• Loss of Income: Compensation is designed to cover the loss of earnings from work missed due to injury.

Wading through overwhelming insurance claims paperwork or attempting legal negotiations under distress can upset your mental peace apart from missing out critical financial details. We recommend confiding your woes with compassionate professionals who not only empathize but also proficiently strategize maximizing value of your claim.

We also feel proud in sharing our traditional ethos that firmly believes you do not owe us anything unless we win for you, further strengthening our commitment towards you as partners in this arduous journey rather than cold service providers hinting on paramount empathy and understanding at Carlson Bier.

As personal injury specialists deeply entrenched into local Illinois law, we maintain strict compliance to state law stipulations regarding our advertence policy ensuring thorough transparency while alleviating unwarranted apprehensions.

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Notable Illinois Appellate Wins

Moruzzi v. CCC Servs., Inc., 2020 IL App (2d) 190411, 171 N.E.3d 61
Background: Insured motorist filed action against insurer for declaratory judgment seeking construction of automobile insurance policy issued to insured and that was in effect when insured was injured by an underinsured driver. The Circuit Court, DuPage County, Bonnie M. Wheaton, J., granted the insurer's motions for summary judgment. Insured appealed.Holdings: The Appellate Court, Zenoff, J., held that:1 medical payments reduction clause in automobile insurance policy conflicted with underinsured motorist provisions so as to render reduction clause ambiguous, and thus medical payment benefits were deductible from insured's damages;2 law firm representing insured did not create common fund or common funds when it reached settlement with underinsured motorist, and thus law firm was not entitled to recover fees under common-fund doctrine; and3 collateral estoppel did not bar automobile insurers from litigating whether common-fund doctrine applied in insured motorist's declaratory judgment action.Affirmed in part and reversed in part.
Maier v. CC Servs., Inc., 2019 IL App (3d) 170640, 132 N.E.3d 795
Background: After insured, who was injured in automobile collision with another driver, recovered full liability limits of driver's policy, she filed amended complaint for declaratory judgment against her own automobile insurer, alleging that insurer breached contractual duty to pay for insured's damages in accordance with uninsured/underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage in insured's policy and that insurer acted in bad faith in denying insured such coverage. The Circuit Court, La Salle County, Troy D. Holland, J., granted the insurer's motion to dismiss claims as time-barred. Insured appealed.The Appellate Court ruled that neither the insurer nor the insured could add amended policy provisions to the court record. It was decided that the policy's requirement for a written arbitration demand applied to both uninsured and underinsured motorist claims. The court found that a letter from the insured's attorney to the insurer wasn't a valid arbitration demand nor a proof of loss to toll the statute of limitations. Finally, the insurer was permitted to use the defense based on the two-year statute of limitations period. The court's decision was affirmed.
Econ. Premier Assurance Co. v. Country Mut. Ins. Co., 2021 IL App (1st) 192364-U
Holding: The circuit court's order that granted defendant's motion for summary judgment and denied plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment was proper where defendant had no duty to indemnify its insured with respect to the underlying complaint and therefore plaintiff was not entitled to recover against defendant on its subrogation or unjust enrichment claims; affirmed.
Country Preferred Ins. Co. v. Westerheide, 2023 IL App (5th) 220343-U
Holding: The court affirmed judgment of the circuit court granting summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff where the defendant failed to make a written demand for arbitration within two years from the date of the accident as required by the underinsured provisions of the defendant's automotive insurance policy.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Olsak, 2022 IL App (1st) 200695, 216 N.E.3d 291
In a complex legal case, an insurer sought to avoid defending or indemnifying a hockey player under a policy issued to the player's stepfather after the player was sued for assaulting his coach. The initial Circuit Court ruling favored the insurer, but the Appellate Court reversed this decision, leading to a protracted legal battle. Ultimately, the Appellate Court determined the insurer was liable only up to the $3 million policy limit and found the insurer's four-year delay in seeking a declaratory judgment to be reasonable. This case highlights important aspects of insurance litigation and policy limit liabilities.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Durkin Elec. Co., Inc., 2022 IL App (1st) 210293-U, appeal denied, 199 N.E.3d 1187 (Ill. 2022)
Holding: The circuit court's order that denied plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment and found that defendant was an additional insured under the policy was proper. The circuit court's order that denied defendant's motion for summary judgment and found that plaintiff did not have a duty to defend or indemnify defendant under the policy was proper; affirmed.
Country Preferred Ins. Co. v. Groen, 2017 IL App (4th) 160028, 69 N.E.3d 911
Background: Uninsured motorist (UM) carrier brought action against insured for declaratory judgment that it owed no benefits since workers' compensation received by insured exceeded policy limits. The Circuit Court, Sangamon County, Chris Perrin, J., entered summary judgment in favor of the carrier. Insured appealed.Holdings: The Appellate Court, Harris, J., held that:1 employer's medical payments entitled carrier to setoff, and2 setoff clauses were enforceable.Affirmed.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Frobish, 2021 IL App (3d) 190473-U
Holding: Allegations in the underlying complaint that a township employee caused property damage by excavating and digging out a ditch failed to impose a duty to defend under township employee's individual farm insurance policy.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Jones, 2018 IL App (1st) 173154-U
Holding: The judgment of the circuit court of Cook County is affirmed; plaintiff is entitled to summary judgment on its claim for a declaratory judgment that it has no duty to defend or indemnify its insured against the underlying complaint because the loss claimed in the underlying complaint is subject to an exclusion. The court held that it would also enter judgment for plaintiff because the underlying complaint does not allege an “occurrence” causing bodily injury within the meaning of the policy.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Schmitt, 2021 IL App (5th) 190173-U
Holding: The appellate court reversed and remanded the judgment of the circuit court where plaintiff had no duty to defend its insured and thus was not stopped from raising policy defenses to coverage for the underlying tort action contained in the amended declaratory action.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Livorsi Marine, Inc., 222 Ill. 2d 303, 856 N.E.2d 338 (2006) (the late Keith Carlson)
Liability insurer brought action against insureds for a declaratory judgment based on failure to provide timely notice of lawsuits against them. The Circuit Court, Cook County, Stephen A. Schiller, J., entered judgment for the insurer. Insureds appealed. The Appellate Court, Wolfson, J., 358 Ill.App.3d 880, 295 Ill.Dec. 665, 833 N.E.2d 871, affirmed. Leave to appeal was granted.Holdings: The Supreme Court, Garman, J., held that:1 if the insurer did not receive reasonable notice of an occurrence or a lawsuit, the policyholder may not recover under the policy, regardless of whether the lack of reasonable notice prejudiced the insurer, overruling Rice v. AAA Aerostar, Inc., 294 Ill.App.3d 801, 229 Ill.Dec. 20, 690 N.E.2d 1067, and Cincinnati Insurance Co. v. Baur's Opera House, Inc., 296 Ill.App.3d 1011, 230 Ill.Dec. 624, 694 N.E.2d 593, and2 insured did not need to prove that it was prejudiced by delayed notice of lawsuits.Affirmed.
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Slip & Fall Accidents FAQ​

The most common causes of slip and fall accidents in Chicago include:

  • Wet or slippery floors: This could include spills, leaks, and snow and ice.
  • Uneven surfaces: This could include potholes, cracks in the pavement, and loose floorboards.
  • Poor lighting: This could make it difficult to see hazards on the ground.
  • Obstructions: This could include cords, boxes, and other objects that are in the way.

If you have a slip and fall accident in Chicago, you should:

  • Seek medical attention immediately. Even if you don’t think you’re seriously injured, it’s important to get checked out by a doctor.
  • Report the accident to the property owner or manager. This will create a record of the accident and help you build your case if you decide to file a lawsuit.
  • Take pictures of the scene of the accident. This will help you document what happened and build your case if you decide to file a lawsuit.
  • Contact a slip and fall accident lawyer. A lawyer can help you understand your rights and options, and can represent you in court if necessary.

As a slip and fall accident victim in Chicago, you have the right to:

  • Seek compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages.
  • File a lawsuit against the property owner or manager if you believe they were negligent in maintaining the property.
  • Have your case heard by a jury.

In a slip and fall accident lawsuit in Chicago, you may be able to recover the following types of damages:

  • Medical expenses: This includes the cost of ambulance rides, hospital stays, doctor’s appointments, and physical therapy.
  • Lost wages: This includes the wages you lost while you were unable to work because of your injuries.

Pain and suffering: This includes compensation for the physical and emotional pain you have endured as a result of your injuries.

  • Loss of enjoyment of life: This includes compensation for the activities you can no longer enjoy as a result of your injuries.
  • Property damage: This includes the cost of repairing or replacing your belongings that were damaged in the accident.
  • Punitive damages: These damages are awarded to punish the defendant for egregious or reckless conduct.

The statute of limitations for slip and fall accident lawsuits in Illinois is two years. This means that you have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit.

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Areas of Practice in East Dubuque

Cycling Incidents

Focused on legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Burns

Extending expert legal support for victims of intense burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Physician Carelessness

Ensuring specialist legal representation for persons affected by hospital malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Fault

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, extending skilled legal guidance to clients affected by harmful products.

Elder Misconduct

Defending the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to abuse in aged care environments, ensuring protection.

Slip & Tumble Occurrences

Professional in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking restitution for their suffering.

Newborn Wounds

Delivering legal aid for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Crashes: Dedicated to assisting individuals of car accidents gain reasonable recompense for injuries and harm.

Motorcycle Accidents

Focused on providing legal support for bikers involved in bike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

18-Wheeler Collision

Providing experienced legal advice for victims involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for losses.

Construction Incidents

Engaged in supporting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or carelessness.

Head Injuries

Specializing in providing compassionate legal advice for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Damages

Expertise in tackling cases for clients who have suffered traumas from dog bites or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Specializing in legal assistance for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Unjust Fatality

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and experienced legal representation to ensure justice.

Vertebral Damage

Focused on supporting individuals with paralysis, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure justice.

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